pre warming
#1
pre warming
Is there a way to warm the engine before firing it up? I have cars that u can connect a wire to and they warm the motor before u ever turn i on, was wondering if its possible to do the same for my bike. I refuses to start when block is cold. Even push starts dont fire, but when its warm it fires everytime
#2
I've never heard of an engine block heater for a motorcycle. The only thing I could think of would be something like an oil heater designed for a car, where a heating element replaces the oil dipstick while it is heating up.
It would be way too long for a motorcycle but maybe having the end in the oil would be enough to do something. Something like this:
It would be way too long for a motorcycle but maybe having the end in the oil would be enough to do something. Something like this:
#3
If your bike won't start, its telling you it's too cold to ride!
BUT, if you really want to do something, you will need to rig something up. You can get these things:
Oil Pan Heater 200 Watt Magnetic Engine Oil Heater Engine Heater | eBay
They are magnetic and you stick them on your your oil pan (will only work with steel pans). You would have to rig something up to get it to work with your aluminium pan. Alternatively, some some 100W light bulbs and put them under the engine. Cover the bike to insulate it a bit.
BUT, if you really want to do something, you will need to rig something up. You can get these things:
Oil Pan Heater 200 Watt Magnetic Engine Oil Heater Engine Heater | eBay
They are magnetic and you stick them on your your oil pan (will only work with steel pans). You would have to rig something up to get it to work with your aluminium pan. Alternatively, some some 100W light bulbs and put them under the engine. Cover the bike to insulate it a bit.
#4
Theres a few things you need right before your bike will start and it sounds like you might have an issue with something else rather than just the engine being stone cold. I`d start with the basics and prove them first.
On my old despatch bike, I have seen my neutral light glow through inches of snow after being left outside all night and still fire up.
When was the last time the top end was serviced, a poorly shimmed head can make things difficult when starting.
Best of luck with this and keep posting if you cant sort this out. Theres plenty of help here.
On my old despatch bike, I have seen my neutral light glow through inches of snow after being left outside all night and still fire up.
When was the last time the top end was serviced, a poorly shimmed head can make things difficult when starting.
Best of luck with this and keep posting if you cant sort this out. Theres plenty of help here.
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